There are very many superstitions and beliefs surrounding flowers, their meanings and properties. This post looks at only a few. Clover It is widely believed that finding a four-leafed clover brings good luck. If the finder hands the clover on to someone else than, it is sometimes said, that luck is further enhanced. Daffodil Daffodils […]
Lightworker
The term lightworker is used in two common ways; the first is in a spiritual way and the second holistically. Lightworker: Spiritual Lightworkers are people devoted to the elevation of inner presence, peace and harmony. Some describe lightworkers as being an evolution in humankind and progression towards reaching the state of “LightBeing”, others suggest that […]
Lightworker deleted from Wikipedia
On Friday the 21st of November the Wikipedia community deleted their entry which explained what a Lightworker was. Why? Wikipedia members can nominate articles for deletion by giving a reason and starting a discussion. The debate on the future of Lightworker began on October the 11th when Wikipedia user Stiffle criticised the article for not […]
Maeshowe (or Maes Howe)
Maeshowe Maeshowe is a chambered cairn, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney in Scotland and is a World Hertigate Site. The Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae are found nearby. No other discovered chambered cairn is similar to Maeshowe which is a set of chambers and complex passageway. During […]
Indian schools to educate about witchcraft
It is estimated that up to 750 people, mainly old women, have been killed in witch-hunts in India since 2003. The slayings result when villages in the hinterland suffer from food shortages and blame is cast. In one instance a family of four in Assam were stoned and then buried alive after it was believed […]
Buddhist Temples and Sangha in Glasgow, Scotland
In Pure Spirit would like to share the following sanga and Buddhist locations in Scotland, Glasgow. FWBO Scotland Rokpa Glasgow Glasgow Zen Group Diamond Way Vajrayana Buddhist Centre Sri Lankan Buddhist Centre Interbeing In Pure Spirit Help us grow this list and iron out any errors. Please point out any corrections or additions. Are you […]
The Pivot of the Void: Deconstructing the Zen Paradox of Mu and Wu
Dive into the Zen Buddhist concept of Mu (or Wu), exploring Zhaozhou’s famous dog kōan and why the riddle forces us to completely unlearn dualistic logic.
The Electric Beacon: Engineering Triumphs and Maritime Hauntings of Souter Lighthouse
Discover the history of Tyne and Wear’s Souter Lighthouse, from its pioneering Victorian electrical engineering to the restless spirits of its clifftop home.
The Traitor’s Vat: The Macabre History and Hauntings of The Ostrich Inn
Step into the dark history of Berkshire’s Ostrich Inn, from its 11th-century royal heritage to the notorious 17th-century trapdoor murder ring.
The Trance-Driven Quill: Mechanics, Psychology, and Lore of Automatic Writing
Explore the history of automatic writing, from the physical mechanics of trance mediums to the fascinating secondary personality theory of Leonora Piper.
